Please notify me ASAP of your library construction needs for the dates above so I can complete the paperwork and send to DLD. If you have any questions, please contact me by email at chendrix@flls.org or by phone 273-4074 x21. Thank you.
Since the Playaways have become available for request, we have had questions about battery responsibility for borrowing libraries. For those libraries that do not have a collection of Playaways at their library, you are not responsible for any battery maintenance. The ‘owning’ library is responsible for replacement. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Microsoft Publisher Workshops
Just a reminder: There will be regional
training on Microsoft Publisher this September. There are still slots open
on all days.
Possible Dates & Locations (all workshops are 9:00—noon):
*NOTE: Please be sure you have access to Publisher on at least one of the computers in your library prior to registering; you must have basic Windows skills (i.e.—cut & paste, using the mouse including right clicking, inserting…) to be able to participate in this class.
Development Grant for Member Libraries By now, all member libraries should have received information on the FLLS Invitational Developmental Grant – New Formats. [Please let me know if you haven’t received something.] We have had several inquiries about if the funds can be used for equipment. We ask that you use the grant funds to purchase the collection of materials (DVDs, Playaways, etc.) and any costs related such as materials for processing (labels, etc.) and promotional materials (copier paper, card stock, etc.), and use your matching funds for any equipment you choose to purchase that relates to the collection. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to ask me (ext. 26, marisa@flls.org) or Annette (ext. 27, Annette@flls.org ).
I will be out of the office from Wednesday, July 25 until Friday, August 17. I will be back in the office on Monday, August 20. If you have any questions or concerns regarding DVDs, VHS, or Playaways, please contact Marisa, ext. 26; marisa@flls.org. Reminder and overdue notices may be delayed.
ILL Please remember to change your receipt printer ribbon when the print starts getting hard to read. Databases Test Preparation Trials I need your input on these two test preparation databases. Both the Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) and Learning Express have test preparation for college entrance exams, advanced placement test, some civil service exams, military entrance exams, nursing exams, etc. They both have eBook resources. Learning Express appears to have more skill-building resources for elementary to high school aged students and has a computer skills module. TERC appears to have more on career skills and has a module on finding the right college. So there is some overlap but there are differences. It is important that you try them both, compare them, and give me feedback about what you like and don’t like about each and whether you have a preference. Please review the two databases and think about whether one or the other or both:
Share this information with your staff, volunteers, and board members. Feel free to post the URLs and password information so that your patrons can also try them out. Be sure to let them know that these are trials and we would like their input. 1) To access Learning Express: www.learningexpresslibrary.com/evaluation
If you want, the computer will remember your username and password so you do not have to type it in each time.
2) To access Gale’s Testing & Education Reference Center w/ Career Module http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/special_tecm Password: Education You will have to establish a user name the first time you begin a practice test. Gale Virtual Reference Collection Keep these eBooks in mind when you receive need information in the areas of business, history, law, medicine, poetry or biology. They are searchable, illustrated and always accessible from any internet-connected computer with a valid FLLS member library card. On the FLLS website, go to: Electronic Resources → General Reference (Encyclopedias, Directories, Fast Facts) → Virtual Reference Library Business
Business Plans Handbook Vol. 5, 1998
History
American Civil War Reference Library 5v, 2000
Law Major Acts of Congress 3v, 2004
Health & Medicine
Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine 2nd ed., 4v, 2005
Poetry Contemporary Poets 7th ed., 2001
Biology 4v, 2002 Websites – Poetry The following websites were cited by the San Antonio Public Library in their Research Poetry guide: Absolute Shakespeare http://www.absoluteShakespeare.com is all about Shakespeare’s plays, poems and sonnets. Academy of American Poets www.poets.org has poems, biographies of poets, poetry events throughout the USA and more. Bartleby Verse http://www.bartleby.com/verse/ has one of the largest free collections of verse on the internet, including classics such as Milton’s Paradise Lost. Library of Congress Poetry Resources http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/lcpoetry/ has a comprehensive guide to locating poetry resources on the Library of Congress website. Poetry Daily http://www.poems.com/ is an anthology of contemporary poetry with a new poem from new books, magazines, and journals on a daily basis. Poetry.org www.poetry.org includes a glossary of poetry terms, a selection of poems from famous poets, and links to other poetry resources. Poetry Portal http://www.poetry-portal.com is an online resource to online poems, poetry courses and poetry styles and criticism. Poetry Slam, Inc http://www.poetryslam.com/ promotes the performance and creation of poetry in communities around the world. Poets & Writers, Inc. http://www.pw.org/ is a nonprofit literary organization that provides support and guidance for creative writers. Poet’s Corner http://www.theotherpages.org/poems/ contains over 6,700 works of 780 poets as well as images of 125 poets.
LAST WEEK’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK What are some of the human traits that indicate that the “ability to run long distances” was significant in human evolution?
[“Humans: born to run”, Current Science, Feb. 11, 2005; accessed thru Science Reference Center]
THIS WEEK’S QUESTION OF THE WEEK Sixty years ago today, Truman signed the National Security Act. Which government agencies were created by this legislation?
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